CPSC2003-03-06
CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Hot Pots
Atico International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Hazard
The bottom of the hot pot can separate from the top, which could pose a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the hot pots immediately and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business, and the remedy is no longer available.
Sold at
Walgreens stores nationwide sold the hot pots, from September 2002 through January 2003, for about $10.
Affected count
About 37,000
Injuries reported
Atico International has received five reports of the hot pots separating, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Kitchen Gourmet® Hot Pots
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Atico-International-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Hot-Pots-Don't want to check this manually?
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